Humility Quote by Vincent de Paul
“Practice humility and patience.”
About This Quote
Source Historical text: Rule of St. Vincent de Paul, 1633
Advocates humility and patience as virtues for personal growth and service
In simple terms: Be humble and patient
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and patience daily
Themes
humility
patience
service
spirituality
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- conflict resolution
- personal development
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
self‑discipline
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility improve teamwork?
- When is patience insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Patience alone may not resolve urgent injustices
![“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our…” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/570/vincent-de-paul-1676_affection_p-ersons-who-love-very-much-easily-take_52639.jpg)
![“[I]f the gentleness of your spirit needs a dash of vinegar, borrow a little from Our Lord's spirit. O Mademoiselle, how well He knew how to find a bittersweet remark when it is needed!” quote by Vincent de Paul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/546/vincent-de-paul-1676_bittersweet_i-f-the-gentleness-of-your-spirit-needs_81360.jpg)
